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Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic SiteSaved by a book and a glasses case - Theodore Roosevelt was injured but survived an assassination attempt
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Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Frequently Asked Questions
 
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace NHS

Is this the original house?

-No, the original was torn down at the dawn of the 20th century. The current brownstone is a reconstruction built in the 1920s.

Can I do a self guided tour of the period rooms?

- No, the period rooms may be visited only on a guided tour. Ranger-led tours are available at 10 and 11 a.m. and 1,2,3, and 4 p.m.

Can I join a tour already under way?

- No, late comers will be asked to join the next tour available tour. While waiting visitors may visit the lower gallery, which is self-guided.

 
Teddy Bear Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace NHS
Yes, the Teddy Bear was named after Theodore Roosevelt.
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Did You Know?
Although Ellis Island is federal property and has always been historically considered in New York, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 1998 determined that part of the island was territory of New York while most of the island, which was added after 1834, is within the territory of New Jersey.

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Last Updated: September 11, 2008 at 12:13 EST